Legal news
Solicitor criticised for misleading statements to jury
"Quite wrong" to attempt to discount docket evidence as corroboration
Morton Fraser signs up to 30% Club for diversity
Club asks all members to embrace "fully inclusive cultures"
Faculty calls for a rethink of Hate Crime Bill
Submission sees "potential unintended consequences" for freedom of speech
Ronnie Renucci QC elected Vice Dean of Faculty
Criminal Bar President wins two-way contest
Burness Paull mourns planning partner
Theresa Hunt passes away at age 40
Expanded Land Court could take in Tribunal: new paper
Ministers seek views on amalgamation, and other issues
Brodies posts further growth despite pandemic
Revenue up 7% and profit 3% in year to 30 April 2020
English profession needs further support, MPs report
Commons committee warns of risk to viability, and access to justice
Concerns voiced over panel to consider judicial review
Chairman previously called for curbs on courts' powers
Protective expenses refused in referendum power case
Action for declarator of Holyrood powers did not meet common law criteria
Redundancy rights of furloughed workers to be protected
Redundancy pay to be based on pre-furlough salary
DWF appoints plc-experienced chairman
Jonathan Bloomer joins board as Chris Sullivan becomes deputy
Legal sector proving robust, market report finds
More firms predict increased than reduced demand post-COVID
"Long road ahead" for Scots business recovery: survey
Addleshaw Goddard/Fraser of Allander report predicts reduced activity
Govan LC takes Holyrood to court over Fair Rents Bill
Law centre seeks judicial review of committee decision not to look at bill
TLT posts further revenue growth despite COVID-19
Turnover up 13% in year to 30 April
Kirkcaldy court annexe opens for business
Two new criminal courtrooms provided for custody and jury cases
Next 100 Years launches 2020 Inspirational Women Awards
Nominations of inspiring women UK lawyers invited by 14 September
Two QCs set to contest election as Vice Dean
Lynda Brabender and Ronnie Renucci nominated for vacant post
First year sees 417 advance payments to abuse survivors
£10,000 each for elderly or terminally ill claimants under advance scheme
Digby Brown takes on 24 hour court tour challenge
Team aims to complete equivalent distance for mental health charities
Carloway seeks to allay child contact concerns
Reply to Shared Parenting Scotland affirms right to attend remote hearings
Sheriff reports non-practising solicitor who signed writ
Petition for winding up dismissed as incompetent
LawCare announces new chair and trustee recruitment
Legal mental health charity LawCare has appointed a new chair to its board of trustees and is seeking four new trustees